Vulnerability Description
The buffer_urldecode function in Lighttpd 1.3.7 and earlier does not properly handle control characters, which allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for CGI and FastCGI scripts via a URL with a %00 (null) character after the file extension.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lighttpd | Lighttpd | 1.3.7 |
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.web.lighttpd/1171PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14297PatchVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-21.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.web.lighttpd/1171PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14297PatchVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-21.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0453?
CVE-2005-0453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The buffer_urldecode function in Lighttpd 1.3.7 and earlier does not properly handle control characters, which allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for CGI and FastCGI scripts via a URL w...
How severe is CVE-2005-0453?
CVE-2005-0453 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lighttpd Lighttpd.